SMU vs Duke College Football Free Pick - Saturday 10/26/24

The SMU Mustangs will be visiting Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, where they will take on the Duke Blue Devils. Get the rest of our free college football here! The Mustangs come into this weekend as the 21st ranked team in the country, as they sit third in the ACC with a 6-1-0 record. SMU has won four consecutive games, most recently defeating Stanford 40-10 in week 8. Mustangs’ quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 322 yards and 3 touchdowns in this game, while Moochie Dixon received for a game-high 87 yards and a touchdown. The Mustangs have been an explosive offensive squad this year, putting up 40.7 points per game (11th in NCAA).

The Duke Blue Devils continue to impress this season, as they sit fifth in the ACC with a 6-1-0 record. After suffering their first loss of the season in week six, the Blue Devils would bounce back with a 23-16 victory over Florida State the following game. Blue Devils’ quarterback Maalik Murphy threw for just 70 yards in this game, while running back Star Thomas rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown. The Blue Devils have been an efficient offense this year, scoring 25.7 points a game. Duke has been elite at defending their opponents passing offense, limiting teams to 153.6 passing yards a game.

The SMU Mustangs will be on the hunt for their fifth consecutive win on Saturday, while Duke looks to build off a win over Florida State. Expect the scoring from the Mustangs to be the biggest factor in this game. Final score prediction, Mustangs win and cover the spread 38-24.